2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Broere
A Germanic surname meaning "brother" or "brothers".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Broere. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Broere surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Broere in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Broere, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%) and Black (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Broere
The surname "BROERE" originates from the Netherlands, where it first emerged in the late 16th century. The name is derived from the Dutch word "broeder," which means "brother." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who were members of religious brotherhoods or belonged to monastic orders.
The earliest recorded instances of the name "BROERE" can be found in Dutch historical records from the 17th century. One notable example is Pieter Broere, a Dutch navigator and explorer who lived from 1615 to 1672. Pieter Broere is known for his expeditions to the East Indies and his contributions to the Dutch East India Company.
Another prominent figure with the surname "BROERE" was Hendrik Broere, a Dutch artist and engraver who lived from 1795 to 1865. Hendrik Broere was renowned for his intricate engravings and etchings, many of which depicted scenes from Dutch history and daily life.
In the 19th century, the name "BROERE" gained further recognition with the birth of Johannes Broere, a Dutch theologian and philosopher who lived from 1825 to 1903. Johannes Broere was a prominent figure in the Dutch Reformed Church and authored several influential works on theology and ethics.
The name "BROERE" can also be traced back to certain place names in the Netherlands, such as the village of Broere in the province of Gelderland. This village is believed to have been named after an early settler with the surname "BROERE."
Another notable individual with the surname "BROERE" was Willem Broere, a Dutch politician and diplomat who lived from 1873 to 1945. Willem Broere served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Netherlands from 1922 to 1925 and played a significant role in shaping the country's foreign policy during the interwar period.
While the surname "BROERE" has its roots in the Netherlands, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and intermarriage. However, the name remains most prevalent in the Netherlands and among individuals of Dutch descent.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Broere
Among Census respondents with the surname Broere, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%) and Black (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Broere bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Broere surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 93
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.9% · 5
- Black or African American2.0% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Broere
Broere appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+10 bearers (+9.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 599 places
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-17 bearers (-14.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 14,598 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.2%) | Up 599 places |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -17 bearers (-14.3%) | Down 14,598 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Broere surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #154,755 | -10.4% |
| Count | 119 | 102 | -14.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Broere bearers went from 119 to 102 (-14.3% change). The surname moved down 14,598 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #154,755.
FAQ
Broere surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Broere?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Broere. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Broere?
Broere ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Broere. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Broere.
Has Broere become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Broere went from 119 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 17 (-14.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Broere?
Among Census respondents with the surname Broere, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%) and Black (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Broere in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Broere appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.9%), Black (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Broere (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Broere mean?
A Germanic surname meaning "brother" or "brothers". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Broere (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Broere?
You can see how many people have the last name Broere on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.